11th AMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2009 The above meeting will be held in Chiangmai, Thailand from February 6 to 7, 2009.  The theme will be "Imaging of Joint Diseases: A multi-modality approach" The meeting website is www.ams2009.com. Welcome Welcome to the homepage of the Asian Musculoskeletal Society (AMS). This society was formed in 1999, and consists of radiologists and other individuals with a special interest in musculoskeletal radiology and related fields. Members hail from many countries in Asia, including Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. We also have international members from the Netherlands, South Africa and the U.S.A. Besides radiologists, members include pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sports physicians and veterinarians. The AMS aims to promote all aspects of musculoskeletal radiology in Asia. Details of the society's objectives can be found in the AMS constitution. Office Bearers 2007-2009 President: Shigeru Ehara (Japan) Vice President: Yang Seoung Oh (Korea) Secretary: Harvey E.L. Teo (Singapore) Treasurer: Lisa L.S. Wong (Hong Kong SAR) Immediate Past President: Kang Heung-Sik (South Korea) Committee members:  Paulus Rahardjo (Indonesia) Sanjeewa Munasinghe (Sri Lanka) Thomas Chee (Singapore)   MEMBERSHIP: HOW TO JOIN THE AMS Go to the registration page to submit an online application. Please do not send any payment until asked to do so. Benefits of Membership 1. Special annual subscription to Skeletal Radiology at USD 150 (see below). 2. Discounted rate to attend the AMS annual scientific meeting. SPECIAL OFFER BY SPRINGER FOR SKELETAL RADIOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION All members of the AMS will be given a special offer to subscribe to Skeletal Radiology Journal for USD 150 per year. Please email ams.secretary1@gmail.com for more details. The Bone and Joint Decade The Asian Musculoskeletal Society is a participating organisation and supports the work of the Bone and Joint Decade. To find out more information on the Bone and Joint Decade, please visit their website : The Bone and Joint Decade 2000 - 2010